Chicken Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a handful of wholesome pantry ingredients can produce something that tastes genuinely indulgent. Medjool dates bring a deep, caramel-like sweetness that binds everything together naturally, while carob powder adds a rich, chocolatey depth without any bitterness. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger gives each ball a warm, subtly spiced finish that keeps you reaching for another. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's minimal effort and virtually no cleanup. Rolling them in shredded coconut adds a satisfying texture and a light tropical note that makes them feel a little fancy. After a quick chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly snackable little spheres that are just as good packed in a lunchbox as they are served on a dessert platter.
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12 servings
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp carob powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For rolling
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Spread the 1/2 cup of rolling coconut in a shallow bowl or plate.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, shredded coconut, carob powder, melted coconut oil, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt to a food processor. Process for 60–90 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides once, until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, sticky dough that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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